Jah Servant

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Artist Name: Jah Servant Birth Name: Mark Giles Birth Place and Date: Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada, May 11th, 1968 Official Bio At the very foundation of reggae music is the drum and bass; those primal elements that make it so distinct and utterly powerful. At once soothing and earth shaking, roots reggae is a musical genre that is loved across the world by people of all nations. If you look hard enough (and often you don't have to look that hard), you'll always find staunch supporters of the underground phenomenon of reggae. Seemingly operating under the radar of popular music save for the odd crossover, strangely it survives and continues to grow. One would be shortsighted to examine only the musical component of reggae--known to some as a type of electric folk music. When one mines the lyrical riches of the roots, he will undoubtedly strike veins of worshipful thanks and praise to the Almighty, stark and inspiring biblical references, social and political commentary and relational love. Where the way of harmony with the Creator, affinity for those core musical elements and progressive artistry intersect, you'll find the man known as Jah Servant (born Mark Giles). Clearly, he sees music as a most viable medium for communicating positive messages for the improvement of humanity. He states, "I believe music is a very powerful weapon and a tool for reaching others." Hearkening back to the very musical and spiritual roots, yet looking forward may seem a contradicti

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